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Margaret River is one of Australia's premier wine regions and a stunning destination for backpackers seeking 88-day eligible work. Located 3 hours south of Perth, this coastal region offers farm work in vineyards, olive groves, and orchards.
Beyond farm work, Margaret River offers world-class surfing, caves, forests, and a relaxed lifestyle. It's the perfect place to complete your 88 days while enjoying one of Australia's most beautiful regions.
Search Margaret River Farm JobsSeason:
February–April (harvest), Year-round (vineyard work)
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, pruning, leaf plucking, netting, vintage work
Premium wine region. Many boutique wineries. Vintage work includes cellar door and winery jobs.
Season:
April–June
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Harvesting, sorting, processing
Growing industry in the region. Machine and hand harvesting available.
Season:
February–May (Manjimup/Donnybrook)
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, thinning, packing
Nearby Manjimup and Donnybrook are major apple regions.
Season:
August–February
Pay:
$26-30/hr
Tasks:
Picking, packing, pruning
Growing industry in Pemberton and surrounding areas.
Season:
Year-round
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Planting, harvesting, packing
Various vegetables grown in the region. Consistent work.
Season:
June–August
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Hunting, sorting, processing
Unique work! Manjimup is Australia's truffle capital.
Work: Wine grape harvest, Apples
Availability: Very High
Peak season - best time to arrive!
Work: Olives, Apples, Pruning starts
Availability: Moderate to High
Olive harvest, cooler weather
Work: Truffles, Pruning, Maintenance
Availability: Lower
Unique truffle season in Manjimup
Work: Avocados, Vineyard prep, Vegetables
Availability: Moderate
Preparing for vintage season
Wine region hub. Vineyards, tourism, surfing.
Coastal town. Mixed farming, good base.
Apple capital. Truffles, avocados. 100km inland.
Forests, avocados, vegetables. Beautiful area.
Apple orchards. 200km south of Perth.
Dairy, vineyards. Near Margaret River.
Famous surf breaks. Work mornings, surf afternoons.
150+ wineries. Cellar door experiences on days off.
Karri forests, limestone caves, national parks.
Mediterranean climate. Warm summers, mild winters.
Margaret River has several backpacker hostels. Book ahead for vintage.
More space, kitchen access. Check local Facebook groups.
Caravan parks and camping grounds. Budget option.
Car essential. Farms spread across large area. No public transport.
Important: A car is almost essential in Margaret River. Farms are spread out and there's no public transport between towns.
Yes, all farm work in Margaret River and South West WA counts toward your 88 days.
February to April. Arrive in January to secure work and accommodation.
Yes, strongly recommended. Farms are spread out with no public transport.
Yes, olives (Apr-Jun), apples in Manjimup, avocados, and vineyard maintenance year-round.
3 hours by car. Easy weekend trips to the city.
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